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Trainings & Certification
- To receive certification as a Certified Recovery Specialist, peers must complete a week-long training which covers a variety of topics related to being a peer support specialist. To receive certification as a Community Health Worker, individuals must complete a three day training which covers a variety of topics related to working as a Community Health Worker.
- CHW & CRS Training Schedules
  
  CHW/CRS Application
  
  CRS Reference Form Download
  
  Certification Renewal Instructions
  
  CHW & CRS Renewal Application
  
  Special Endorsements
  
  CHW/CRS Train the Trainer Application
- Payment Options
  application fee
  
  late renewal fee
Continuing Education
- To maintain certification, Certified Recovery Specialists must obtain 14 Continuing Education Units (CEU) by May 31^st of each year. CEUs can be obtained by attending trainings, conferences, workshops, webinars, and by self-studying.
- Continuing Education Opportunities
  
  CRS CEU Tracking Sheet
  
  CHW CEU Tracking Sheet
  
  Archived Webinar Survey
Employment
- Employers all over the state are looking for Certified Recovery Specialists. Browse here to view job openings. If you are an employer and have a job opening, please fill out the Employer Job Posting Form to advertise your opening to CRSs.
- Seeking Employment
  
  Employer Job Posting Form
  
  Learning Opportunities for Employers
Resources
- Working as a peer support specialist can be a tiring and emotionally taxing job. Check out the resources and supports available here to help you maintain recovery and support others as they continue their own journey to recovery.
- Resources & Supports
  
  CHW/CRS Code of Ethics
CHW/CRS Annual Conference
Contact

COVID-19
About
Trainings & Certification
- To receive certification as a Certified Recovery Specialist, peers must complete a week-long training which covers a variety of topics related to being a peer support specialist. To receive certification as a Community Health Worker, individuals must complete a three day training which covers a variety of topics related to working as a Community Health Worker.
- CHW & CRS Training Schedules
  
  CHW/CRS Application
  
  CRS Reference Form Download
  
  Certification Renewal Instructions
  
  CHW & CRS Renewal Application
  
  Special Endorsements
  
  CHW/CRS Train the Trainer Application
- Payment Options
  application fee
  
  late renewal fee
Continuing Education
- To maintain certification, Certified Recovery Specialists must obtain 14 Continuing Education Units (CEU) by May 31^st of each year. CEUs can be obtained by attending trainings, conferences, workshops, webinars, and by self-studying.
- Continuing Education Opportunities
  
  CRS CEU Tracking Sheet
  
  CHW CEU Tracking Sheet
  
  Archived Webinar Survey
Employment
- Employers all over the state are looking for Certified Recovery Specialists. Browse here to view job openings. If you are an employer and have a job opening, please fill out the Employer Job Posting Form to advertise your opening to CRSs.
- Seeking Employment
  
  Employer Job Posting Form
  
  Learning Opportunities for Employers
Resources
- Working as a peer support specialist can be a tiring and emotionally taxing job. Check out the resources and supports available here to help you maintain recovery and support others as they continue their own journey to recovery.
- Resources & Supports
  
  CHW/CRS Code of Ethics
CHW/CRS Annual Conference
Contact

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Welcome to
Peer Network Indiana

Thank you for visiting Peer Network Indiana, and your interest in peer support. Please be advised that our waitlist is currently closed for new applicants. However, DMHA and MHANI continue to be committed to helping individuals interested in earning their CHW/CRS certification.

Please feel free to reach out to DMHA with any questions related to CHW/CRS Training:
Deborah Hayworth, Bureau Chief Office of Consumer and Family Affairs, 317-233-2093

About Peer Network Indiana

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Training Request Form

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If you are looking for employment in the field of peer support, please navigate to our job openings page to learn more.

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If you are an employer and wish to post a new job opening, please navigate to our job posting form to submit the required information.

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Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana

3201 Stellhorn Rd, Suite C101
Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46815
Office: (260) 422-6441

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